The Levee Podcast

Celebrating Dr. Dave Daily, Professor of Religion

Dr. Dave Daily is retiring this spring after 26 years teaching at the University of the Ozarks. He sat down with The Levee host Estefania Bautista Lopez to discuss his career, religion and education, and his upcoming plans. A native of Arkadelphia, Ark., Daily earned his undergraduate degree at Ouachita Baptist University and his master of divinity degree from Yale University. He was awarded the Ph.D. in religion at Duke University, where he specialized in American religious history. Daily has been named the recipient of the University of the Ozarks’ Richard and Katherene Bagwell Outstanding Faculty Award in 2004 and 2009 and received the Dr. Rick and Sheree Niece President’s Above and Beyond Service Award in 2013. He is also the author of the book, “Battle for the BIA: G.E.E. Lindquist and the Missionary Crusade Against John Collier.” Daily is married to Teresa Wooten Daily, a pediatrician-turned-Episcopal priest, and they have two adult children, Emma and Wilson. Guest Dr. Dave Daily Host Estefania Lopez

Ozarks Sports Information; The Next Generation

Jalissa Hollingsworth (Ozarks '26) leads a crew of Sports Information student workers every weekend as they live stream Eagles Sports. She has helped implement new equipment which is transforming how people watch Eagles baseball, softball, soccer, and more. The Levee's Estefania, who is part of that crew, profile's Jalissa's work bringing these stories into the next generation. Host Estefania Lopez Guest Jalissa Hollingsworth

Eagles on the Freedom Trail

During Spring Break 2026, university chaplain Jeremy Wilhelmi took a group of students on a trip along the Freedom Trail, a trip he's made multiple times before. These journeys follow the civil rights movement through the South, and the Levee's Irene Dames chronicled this year's trip. Host Irene Dames

Studying Abroad: An Eagle In Korea

Senior Catasia Ferguson (Ozarks '26) shares her experiences studying abroad in South Korea, including learning how to embrace challenges, using new technology to help explore her surroundings, and whether she may move there in the future. Host: Irene Dames Guest: Catasia Ferguson

Leading Like An Eagle

Political science students from the University of the Ozarks share how their time in the program has helped them shape their views on civics, politics, and leadership. Host: Estefania Lopez Guests: Dr. Daniel Fudge - Assistant Professor of Political Science Cristhel Mejía Roberto Castro Kaleb Jacobs